This article will highlight women who have made history in sports. This article celebrates women who made history in sports. From Michele Roberts becoming the NFL's first female coach to Simone Manuel winning seven World Championship medals, This article also discusses Title IX's history, which opened doors for women sportspeople in 1972.
Title IX of The Education Act of 1972 provided opportunities for women athletes
Title IX of The Education Amendments of 1972 prohibited discrimination on the grounds of sex within federally-funded educational institutions. The purpose was to counter biases towards female students. Although the guidelines were not followed by all schools, it was a significant step towards equal participation for women.
Over half of college students are now women. Intercollegiate sports participation among women has only recently caught up to that of men. However, women did not participate in college sports as much as men until 2005-2006. Since then women's participation have risen exponentially in sports. In fact, more than 3.4 million high school girls participate in athletics, and more than 215,000 women play at the collegiate level. Title IX gives women the opportunity to participate in more sports.
Simone Manuel became first woman to win seven gold medals at one world championship
Simone Manuel, the first Black woman to win the world championship in swimming, put the U.S. women's team in the limelight. Manuel has been a strong force in the sport. Her efforts helped Team USA secure a bronze award in the 400 meter freestyle relay. She is currently an ambassador for the USA Swimming Foundation and champions increased diversity in the sport.
Manuel's World Championships success, which included breaking several records, is remarkable. She won the 50 meter freestyle and the 100 meter freestyle events, earning seven medals overall and participating in two world-record-breaking relays. Manuel recently disclosed that she had been suffering from overtraining Syndrome, which results in an overheated heartbeat, sore muscles, and a lack of success. Manuel went to her doctor to discuss the condition and she was told that swimming would be off-limits for three weeks.
Michele Roberts became the first female to lead a major professional athletic union
Michele Roberts has made history by becoming the first woman to lead a major professional sport union. When she applied for this job, she was an outsider. She didn't have any experience in labor relations nor had she ever been involved in sports. Her background in legal matters gave her an edge.
Roberts was first elected by the NBPA Executive Committee to her position in 2014. Roberts worked in Washington, D.C. as a trial attorney. She specialized in complex civil litigation, white collared criminal cases, and administrative proceedings. She is a member of the American College of Trial Lawyers.
Jen Welter became the first woman to serve on an NFL coaching staff
Jen Welter is a former running back for the Texas Revolution and is now the special teams coach for the Arizona Cardinals. Welter is also the first female to coach in the professional men's football league. Welter's goal in football is to make it more accessible for women. After her playing career, she helped establish camps for women and girls, including the GRRRidiron Flag Football Camp. She also started a program that helps young people from underserved areas.
Welter was well on her way to becoming the first female coach in the NFL. Arians is male and has made it abundantly clear that women are allowed to coach in the NFL. Welter is an outstanding coach and has won the respect and trust of her colleagues. She is an excellent example of a coach who values authenticity and teamwork.